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Tips to Change your Career Direction
Job satisfaction is something we
all crave. You may view it as an unattainable
goal, but in reality it isn’t. If you feel your
current career direction is stagnating and
you’re seeking a new challenge, it’s only you
that can make it happen.
It may be down to you to make the
move, but we’ve got a few tips just to give you
a little push and help you along the way.
Do your Research
If you’ve an idea of the industry
you want to move into, there’s no time like the
present to start with your
job search.
Searching online can be a minefield, but it’s
definitely the best place to start. Use a search
facility like the
Jobs Today
Job Search which will enable you to search your
desired industry sector and filter by salary
requirements and location. This will give you a
good idea of the potential employment
opportunities in your preferred sector.
If you’re looking to change
career direction it’s essential to do your
research. If you’re a little unsure about the
actual direction you want to go in, make sure
you read newspapers and look online daily as
this will help you to identify the various
industries and sectors where there is movement
and development. This is a great way to get an
idea of what is out there and the potential of
moving into another industry.
Think Transferability
You may think changing direction
to your ideal career is just a pipe dream, but
you’ll be surprised how suitable for that sector
you might be already. You’ll already possess a
number of transferable skills from your existing
work life, so have a think about what you can do
and see which industries you can match to your
areas of expertise. Whatever the job; employers
will always be looking for individuals with good
communication and interpersonal skills, those
who can work as part of a team, individuals who
are computer literate and those with
flexibility.
Tailor Your CV
Writing a blanket CV and sending
it out for a number of different jobs in
different sectors is the worst thing you can do.
When applying for a new job you should look
directly at the job specification and think
about how you can tailor your CV to each
individual job. You may want to put more
relevant employment history first as this is
what the employer will want to see or you may
wish to highlight different aspects of your
previous or current employment. It’s all about
selling yourself. If you believe you can do the
job and have the skills to do the job, tell the
employer why they simply have to employ you!
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